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345 Wale Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6X2
With gratitude we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Nuu cha nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw first peoples of Vancouver Island and surrounding islands.
Early support didn’t just help Cohen play—it helped him believe
We first met Cohen when he and his sister, Sophia, brought us a donation—they had saved up their earnings from doing household chores to help other kids. Not long afterwards,…
Ann’s story: A year at the Queen Alexandra Solarium
Ann was nine years old when she moved to Victoria from Salmon Arm with her parents and three siblings. Not long afterwards, she became ill with rheumatic fever and spent…
Rooted in community: Rhonda’s ongoing dedication to Jeneece Place
Once a month, Rhonda walks into the kitchen at Jeneece Place carrying bags of groceries she’s purchased with the help of her boss. With her son by her side, she…
A conversation with our House Managers
We all know the saying ‘It takes a village to raise a child,’ but our House Managers understand it at their core. They see this phrase brought to life each…
The women who’ve shaped the health care journeys of Island kids for nearly a century
In the mid-1920s, there wasn’t a single facility on Vancouver Island–or indeed, the entire province–dedicated to caring for the health needs of children. As a result, kids with challenges like…
Why we give: The Gosselins’ story
For Penny and Roger Gosselin, giving back has always been a way of life. Retired educators and dedicated monthly donors to both Jeneece Place and Q̓ʷalayu House, they are among…
“A lot less stress and a lot more time to visit my kid”: The essence of Jeneece Place
Dahlia is a spirited three-year-old who loves typical toddler things – dinosaurs, colouring, and playing in her toy kitchen. However, her entrance into the world was far from ordinary. Born…
How one employee’s experience sparked a company’s compassion
A single experience can often ignite the path to transformation. For Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU), that moment came after an employee stayed at Jeneece Place. It sparked a conversation…
Every step of the way, you’re there for Island kids like Scotia
Three-year-old Scotia is an amazing little girl who loves books, colouring, and playing at the park. But her earliest days were full of challenges. In utero, Scotia was diagnosed with…